APTEL Accepts Solar Thermal Generators Plea, Allows PPA Cancellations Updated On Thu, Dec 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Direct Natural Irradiance (DNI) proved to be a bugbear for three solar thermal generators who set out to build projects based on figures provided by MNRE in 2010. The three generators, namely M/s. Aurum Renewable Energy Private Limited (in short “AREPL”), M/s. Diwakar Solar Projects Limited (in short “DSPL”) and M/s. KVK Energy Venture Private […] Read more
High Solar Cell Price Can Push Up Tariffs For Developers: CRISIL Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The government’s move to extend the Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar cells from June 1, 2026, envisions accelerating solar cell manufacturing in India. An analysis by CRISIL Market Intelligence & Analytics estimates domestic capacity can make solar cells more than quadruple to 43-47 GW by June 2026 from 10 GW in […] Read more
Solar Power Europe Terms 2024 A ‘Warning’ As Solar Growth Slumps To 4% Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy After years of stellar growth, the EU solar sector has been hit by a significant deployment slowdown – tumbling from 53% growth in 2023 to 4% in 2024, amounting to a 92% slowdown in solar growth over the last year. With 65.5 GW of new solar in 2024, the sector just inched past its 2023 […] Read more
IMFA Invests Rs 83.26 Crores In JSW Energy Hybrid Project Updated On Wed, Dec 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Odisha-based Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA), has entered into a joint venture with JSW Green Energy. Under the collaboration, the ferrochrome integrated producer would source renewable energy for its smelting operations. IMFA signed a binding term sheet with JSW Green Energy One and JSW Green Energy Seven and will invest Rs 83.26 crores […] Read more
EMBER Report Says Transatlantic Interconnection Could Be Cheaper Than Nuclear, Hydrogen Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Transatlantic interconnection could be a valuable tool for achieving cheaper energy prices, improving supply security, and advancing decarbonization. Despite the high capital costs, it may prove more cost-effective than other options such as nuclear and hydrogen. According to EMBER research, transatlantic interconnection could help both North America and Europe achieve a more secure and efficient […] Read more
Polysilicon Futures and Options To Start Trading On Guangzhou Exchange Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy In what is probably a global first, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange will introduce polysilicon futures and options starting just after Christmas, which should support allowing China’s solar industry to hedge against price volatility. China has an over 90% share of global capacity of 1.6 million tonnes in polysilicon manufacture, and close to 80% in the […] Read more
Will India’s Lithium Battery Makers Be Next In Line For Protection From China? Updated On Tue, Dec 17th, 2024 by Saurenergy Following the extended trend of protective measures for solar PV manufacturing, and more recently, solar glass, Li-Ion (or LFP ) battery manufacturing could emerge as the next sector to receive similar support from the Indian government. State policies are increasingly being used as a tool to shield domestic industries from the challenges posed by inexpensive […] Read more
[VIDEO]: How China Plans To Fix Solar Overcapacity With New Solar Cartel Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy With its world leading PV sector hit by losses in the past year, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is focusing on what it can control, to try and nurse the sector back to health. We saw last week how export incentives on solar products were reduced last week in perhaps a signal to […] Read more
Adani Green Subsidiary Commissions 250 MW Solar Project At Rajasthan Updated On Thu, Dec 12th, 2024 by Saurenergy Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), step-down subsidiary, Adani Green Energy Twenty Five Limited, recently commissioned its 250 MW solar power project. This project is located at Badi Sid, District in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. With the commissioning of this plant, AGEL’s total operational renewable generation capacity has increased to 11,434 MW. Earlier this year, the company commissioned […] Read more
